Annual inflation lifts 5.2 per cent in August
Australia's consumer prices rose 5.2 per cent annually, higher than the previous month, with housing, transport, food and insurance the biggest drivers.
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Origin prop Fotuaika re-signs with Titans long-term
Gold Coast have locked up important prop forward Moeaki Fotuaika until the end of the 2027 NRL season.
Kurt Capewell immune to needle: Penrith pest Martin
Penrith's Liam Martin is keen to face off against ex-teammate Kurt Capewell in the NRL grand final but may struggle to faze the Bronco with his trademark jibes.
Jacinta Allan wins race to become Victorian premier
Jacinta Allan will be Victoria's next premier, replacing Daniel Andrews and becoming the state's second female leader.
Renters at risk of having personal data hacked
Huge amounts of information being gathered on renters has left them exposed to being victims of massive data breaches, a parliamentary inquiry has been told.
Cloud-based micro businesses floated for future economy
Artificial intelligence in health, education or agriculture could fix many social challenges and is within reach for even the smallest firms, a report shows.
Lion McInerney grounded, grateful on path to AFL final
Brisbane Lions ruckman Oscar McInerney was a keen volunteer at his cricket club and the mature rookie has kept perspective on his way to the AFL grand final.
At least 114 dead, 150 injured in Iraq wedding fire
Fireworks may have lit during celebrations at a wedding celebration in Iraq have caused a fire which has killed more than 100 people and injured hundreds more.
Palaszczuk again vows to stay on after Andrews exit
The premier of Queensland has paid tribute to Daniel Andrews but says she has no intention of following the longer-serving Victorian leader into retirement.
Connection, winning history drive Penrith’s progress
Penrith are a team of certified stars fused with home-grown talent, but it is the recruitment of fringe squad members that helps keep their dynasty alive.
Retired MP falsely claimed more than $170k in expenses
Former Victorian MP Russell Northe is facing time behind bars after he pleaded guilty to misconduct uncovered by the state's anti-corruption watchdog.
Access to pill eased and more pharmacy scripts in sight
Women in NSW will be able to get the oral contraceptive pill through their local pharmacy rather than visiting a doctor for a prescription in a year-long trial.
NSW delay call on Brad Fittler’s Origin coaching future
Brad Fittler's future as State of Origin coach remains in limbo after the NSW Rugby League held off a decision on staffing for the 2024 season.
Indigenous voice is ‘not about race’: Noel Pearson
Indigenous activist and spearhead of the 'yes' campaign Noel Pearson says the voice is about recognition and isn't about dividing Australians down racial lines.
Woman bribed guard to smuggle drugs to jailed partner
A judge has told a woman who admitted bribing a prison officer to smuggle drugs she would be going to jail herself had she not co-operated with authorities.
Australia pile on 352 in third ODI v India
Marnus Labuschagne has boosted his World Cup prospects with 72 runs as Australia scored 7-352 batting first in the third ODI against India in Rajkot.
Child abuse risk at detention centre ‘live and current’
It will take years to close a troubled youth detention centre described as being a "live" sexual abuse risk, Tasmania's government says.
Treasury warns rent freezes would reduce housing supply
Rent controls have been found to limit housing supply and the quality of homes, as well as disproportionately befitting high income earners.
Dugongs in steady decline along Great Barrier Reef
Dugong numbers are shrinking over a vast area of the Great Barrier Reef and it's been happening for almost 20 years, scientists say.
Unsung Fisher-Harris ‘best front-rower in NRL’: Penrith
Brisbane's Payne Haas enters the grand final as the NRL's most-hyped front-rower, but Penrith's players believe the game's best prop will line up with them.
Magpies’ Maynard continuing impressive footy dynasty
Before the first bounce of Saturday's AFL grand final, as he does at the start of every game, Collingwood's Brayden Maynard will remember his grandfathers.
Thousands of ethnic Armenians rush to flee Karabakh
Roads out of Karabakh are choked as thousands of Armenians flee the enclave after their forces were routed in an operation by Azerbaijan's military.
COVID-19 third-leading cause of Australian deaths, ABS
Nearly 10,000 Australians died from COVID-19 last year, the first time in more than 50 years that an infectious disease has been in the top five killers.
‘Whatever it takes’: PwC’s poor behaviour laid bare
A scathing review into PwC following a tax advice scandal found the firm overlooked poor behaviour and took a "whatever it takes" approach to business.
Inflation jump complicates Reserve Bank’s job
Australia's consumer prices have risen 5.2 per cent in the latest figures, with fuel, housing, transport, food and insurance the biggest drivers.
‘New version’ Dellavedova fuels United’s NBL ambition
A fit and more aggressive Matthew Dellavedova will front Melbourne United's NBL title push as the season begins with a Victorian derby at John Cain Arena.
Woman used fake degree to become teacher, court told
A woman who ordered a fake bachelor's degree was able to work as an early childhood teacher until a routine check outed her.
‘A gift’: Broncos greats hit back at Gould GF forecast
Phil Gould's prediction that Penrith will beat Brisbane by 20 points in the NRL grand final will only serve to fire up their rivals, Broncos legends say.
‘Deep honour’: Allan ascends as Victorian premier
Victoria has its first female premier in decades, with Jacinta Allan sworn in as premier, replacing Daniel Andrews after his sudden exit from politics.
Maxwell spins Aussies to much-needed win over India
Mitchell Marsh led a storming batting display before Glenn Maxwell marked his return from injury by spinning Australia to a badly-needed 66-run win over India.
Qantas chair to stay at controls despite mounting flak
Qantas boss Richard Goyder is defying calls for his resignation, saying he won't step away from the airline as it looks to improve its battered image.